Connecting the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle is a stabilizer bar called the sway bar. The sway bar is charged with controlling “body roll” by distributing the weight of your vehicle to both sides of the suspension. When your vehicle moves through a turn, the sway bar keeps the vehicle level by minimizing body roll through the transfer of vehicle weight to the outside wheels. It also maintains solid contact with the surface of the road through the compression of the suspension components on the inside wheels. Sway bar links are a crucial component in your vehicle’s suspension system. The sway bar links are what connect the suspension to the sway bar and transfer the force of motion from the wheels to the axles. When the vehicle turns or corners, the sway bar end links pull on the bar to resist body roll while stabilizing the force of motion and the weight of the vehicle.

Why Should You Have Sway Bar Link Replacement Services Performed at Alert Tire Service?

Because sway bar links are responsible for transferring the force of motion from the wheels to the sway bar and to the rest of the suspension system, if a sway bar end link is damaged, the controllability of your vehicle and the safety of your passengers are at risk. While some sway bar links have bushing that can be replaced, other sway bar links require replacements upon wearing out. Warning signs of a broken or bad sway bar link include clunks and squeaks. Over-steering or excessive lean through turns are also symptoms of worn sway bar links, but they can also be signs of larger problems with your vehicle’s suspension system. Do not let symptoms of bad sway bar links or other suspension components go untreated. Little problems with suspension systems have the tendency to turn into larger problems and more expensive repairs if not repaired or replaced. If you experience any of the above symptoms, allow our service staff to determine if a sway bar link replacement is right for you.

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Alert Tire Service in Plant City, FL

Alert Tire & Automotive has been serving Plant City and the surrounding areas of Zephyrhills, Brandon, Valrico, Turkey Creek, and Seffner in Central Florida since 1975. We sell all major brands of tires including passenger, truck, farm, and specialty tires. Not to mention, we’re one of the oldest tire retreaders in Florida with our own tire retreading plant. You can save up to 50% purchasing quality retread tires. As a certified NAPA AutoCare Center, we employ experienced ASE Certified mechanics who provide our customers with trusted, courteous service. We have one of the most advanced high-tech automotive repair facilities in Central Florida with the diagnostic equipment required to troubleshoot and service today’s newer computerized car and truck operating systems. Stop by and see us today!